TAXI: There is a large taxi rank at Basingstoke station. A ride to the church will cost approx. £7 each way. Make sure you ask for St Mary’s Old Basing, as there is another St Mary’s church at Eastrop, in town.

CAR: Old Basing is a very quiet, residential community so please drive carefully and park considerately. The nearest motorway junction is the M3 Junction 6 (Basingstoke). SatNav users should use the postcode RG24 7BW, not that of the Vicarage; this postcode will take you to the junction of The Street and Church Lane, a good place to park but please park considerately and do not block drives or gates.

There is plenty of space on The Street for parking, along the stretch to the south-west of the church. Please avoid parking or creating congestion along The Street adjacent to the church as this area may be needed by the elderly and those with mobility problems.

For large weddings, the vicar may arrange for the local school car-parks to be opened up; please check with your event organiser in advance.

ACCESS FOR THE DISABLED: Access to the churchyard from The Street is very steep and unsuitable for wheelchair users. Instead, use the east gate on Church Lane. The gate is wide enough for vehicles and leads to a level, metalled lane in the churchyard. Near the church building there is a turning bay/parking area for disability badge holders only. The entrance to the building is at the west end.

Next Week's Services

Sunday 27th January

Fourth Sunday of Epiphany

Celebrant - Rev'd Canon Ken Batt

8am Holy Communion

A quiet early morning said service (Book of Common Prayer 1662 liturgy).

9.30am Parish Sung Eucharist

A service of Holy Communion with hymns, combining warm informality with solemn reverence.